Chefs for hire in Derby
Find chefs who specialize in creating delicious dishes, manage kitchen operations, and ensure food quality while possessing skills in knife techniques, flavor profiling, and menu planning. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Derby to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
1,068
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years16%Current company
The Palfrey2 Sisters Food Group
acesTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,068 profiles for Chefs in Derby
Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Derby: £34,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,908 – £43,797 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Health Care Support Worker
Derby
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Safeguarding ProceduresWound Dressing+15 moreSkills
Catheter CareCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder ManagementReport WritingReport GenerationKitchen Assistant/Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetySous Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSports-Specific Training InstructionSafeguarding ProceduresCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Cash HandlingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSalesCookingKitchen ExperienceChef2
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
GCSEOrganisational SkillsMathsCookingFood ProductionFood SafetyHead Chef
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsPackingCookingDrivingPackagingChef De Partie
Derby
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementServingFood HandlingFood HygieneFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood Service Experience
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and health care support worker.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply